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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Nikon D750 front
Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon 7D
Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D780
Photography Glossary

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D750, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the D750 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the 7D MII (APS-C) and D750 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 7D MII was revealed at a similar time to the D750 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 7D MII matches up versus the D750 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Nikon D750

 7D MII D750 

Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Canon 7D MII

 D750 7D MII 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Nikon D750

 7D MII D750 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Nikon D750 has proportions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

Compare the Canon 7D MII versus Nikon D750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7D MII vs the D750.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and D750 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D MII and D750.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7D MII using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D750 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography details
Nikon D750 Portrait photography details
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D MII
Street photography with Nikon D750
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography information
Nikon D750 Sports photography information
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
78
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
69
good battery power (1,230 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D750 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (670 shots)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (1,230 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
29
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon 7D MII vs Nikon D750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Nikon D750
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IINikon D750
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 7D Mark II Nikon D750
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-15 2014-09-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 (dual) Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 336.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 65 51
Cross type focus points 65 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 840g (1.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.8 14.5
DXO Low light rating 1082 2956
Other
Battery life 670 shots 1230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots)
Card slots Two Two
Retail cost $1,086 $2,000